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ST54 FGD

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,190 mi
Last recorded114,190 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FGD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,190 miles

Both rear tyre's cracked & perished

Both rear tyre's worn on edges

Offside Front Indicator unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 114,190 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyre's cracked & perished

Both rear tyre's worn on edges

Offside Front Indicator unit damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 106,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,171 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,848 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,590 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,071 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 29,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,763 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 19,761 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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ST54 FGD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST54 FGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ST54 FGD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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